Mobility Radeon HD 4870 vs Intel UHD Graphics 615
Mobility Radeon HD 4870
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is positioned at rank 621 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 is on rank 412, so the Intel UHD Graphics 615 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Performance Per Dollar Intel UHD Graphics 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2009). The Intel UHD Graphics 615 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 615.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the Intel UHD Graphics 615, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 151% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+151%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 4870 and Intel UHD Graphics 615
Mobility Radeon HD 4870
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 720 points.
Intel UHD Graphics 615
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 scores 720 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 reaches 717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is built on TeraScale while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses Generation 9.5, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 615).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 720 | 717 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS+118% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 has 0 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12_1+19% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs QuickSync.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | QuickSync |
| Decoder | UVD 2.0 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 draws 30W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 615's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 15W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0 | 47.8+99% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 14.3 (Intel UHD Graphics 615) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 151.7% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $100-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.0+152% | 14.3 |
| Codename | M98 | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #927 | #921 |
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